The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast

Elisa Chiang
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Grow your wealth by working on your mindset and up leveling your game. Your thoughts about money have created your current financial net worth. Sadly, there are many physicians who are have earned a good income but have not built wealth. More and more physicians are becoming burned out as our health care system continues to change. Join the movement of physicians embarking on the journey to take matters in our own hands so we can continue to thrive. Tune in each week to learn more on how to grow your wealthy mindset! Imagine your life when you have the financial knowledge to create wealth so you can practice medicine on your own terms. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChianghttps://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-chiang-0582a432

  1. 12H AGO

    Episode 198: Trump Accounts Explained: What Parents Need to Know

    If you have children, you may have seen a prompt in TurboTax or other tax software about opening a Trump Account. But what exactly is a Trump Account, and is it right for your family?  In this episode, we break down everything you need to know: Who is eligible and how to open a Trump AccountContribution limits, employer contributions, and federal seed moneyHow the accounts are invested and what restrictions applyImpact on financial aid and long-term planningReal-world examples and growth projections, including potential Roth IRA rolloversWe also discuss the pros and cons for families, including physicians, and why these accounts can be a powerful tool for passing wealth to the next generation,  if used strategically. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand whether a Trump Account makes sense for your child and your family finances. Resources & Links: Official Trump Accounts info: https://trumpaccounts.govIRS Form 4547 instructions: https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i4547Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    14 min

  2. MAR 4

    Episode 197: Your Money or Your Life: A Physician’s Life Energy

    What if money isn’t just money—but stored life energy? In this episode, I reflect on the core premise of Your Money or Your Life by Joseph R. Dominguez and Vicki Robin and how it’s showing up in my own life as a physician. From reviewing Medicare reimbursement rates to comparing insurance-based care with cash-pay work, I share why the trade between effort, responsibility, and compensation is starting to feel misaligned. We explore what financial independence really means, how much money is truly needed for a fulfilling life, and why many of the most meaningful activities cost very little. I also talk about the fear of stepping away from medicine, market risk, and the difference between an ideal life and a “good enough” one.   This episode isn’t about quitting medicine—it’s an invitation to pause and ask: Is the way you’re trading your life energy for money still worth it? Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    13 min

  3. FEB 25

    Episode 196: Planning for Long-Term Care: Insurance vs Self-Insuring

    Long-term care is one of the biggest unknowns in retirement planning. While many physicians can estimate their retirement spending, it’s much harder to predict if, and for how long, long-term care will be needed. In this episode, Elisa breaks down the real costs of long-term care, how long most people actually need care, and whether long-term care insurance makes sense for physicians. Learn about: What counts as long-term care and typical costsHow long people usually need long-term careThe difference between self-insuring and buying long-term care insuranceHow long-term care insurance works—and its major downsidesWho long-term care insurance may make sense forThis episode offers a practical, non–fear-based framework to help you decide how long-term care fits into your overall retirement plan.   To look at current cost of long-term care at different locations in the United States, check out https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    15 min

  4. FEB 18

    Episode 195: How Much Do Physicians Need for Retirement?

    How much do physicians actually need to retire comfortably? If you’ve heard numbers like $4 million—or more—and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this episode, we break down where these retirement numbers come from, why physicians tend to think they need significantly more than the average American, and how to calculate a retirement target that actually fits your life. Using data from Medscape, Northwestern Mutual, and the U.S. Census Bureau, we explore income differences, spending expectations, taxes, and the realities of retiring as a physician, especially if you’re considering early retirement. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What physicians report needing for retirement and how that compares to the average AmericanWhy higher income doesn’t automatically mean you need more to retireHow delayed earnings and fewer high-income years affect physician retirement planningWhy retirement planning is really about spending, not just net worthHow taxes change your true retirement numberThe role of lifestyle choices and flexibility in determining how much is “enough”What to consider if you want to retire before age 60, including healthcare costsA better question to ask instead of “What’s my retirement number?”Key Takeaway: There is no single “right” retirement number for physicians. Your retirement target depends on your spending, lifestyle goals, taxes, and timeline—not what other doctors are doing. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    14 min

  5. FEB 11

    Episode 194: Why High-Income Doctors Still Feel Broke

    Why do physicians earning multiple six figures still feel financial pressure? In this episode, we talk about why a high income doesn’t automatically lead to financial ease—and why many doctors feel stressed about money despite “doing everything right.” This isn’t about budgeting harder or cutting out every joy. It’s about understanding the real reasons behind that stuck, anxious feeling. In this episode, we cover: What it really means for high-income doctors to “feel broke”Lifestyle creep vs lifestyle expansion, and why doctors are especially affectedHow delayed gratification during training shapes spending habitsWhy taxes and payroll deductions make high salaries feel smallerThe difference between growing net worth and tight cash flowWhat actually helps: margin, flexibility, and values-based spending If this episode resonated, you’re not bad with money—you’re navigating a complex financial season with real responsibilities. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    14 min

  6. FEB 4

    Episode 193: Vesting: What You Actually Get to Keep in Your Employer Retirement Plan

    Most physicians assume that every dollar in their employer-sponsored retirement account belongs to them. That assumption can be a very expensive mistake.  In this episode of The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast, we break down vesting—what it means, how it’s governed by federal law, and why it matters when physicians change jobs or negotiate contracts. I also share a personal early-career mistake that cost me my employer contributions, and how understanding vesting later helped me make a strategic career decision worth tens of thousands of dollars. You’ll learn the difference between cliff vesting and graded vesting, how academic, hospital, and private practice roles may differ, and the one action step every physician should take before leaving a job. Key takeaway: Before you assume that money is yours, make sure it actually is. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    9 min

  7. JAN 28

    Episode 192: Solo 401k vs SEP IRA - Which Is the Better Choice?

    If you’re a physician with 1099 income, locums work, or a small private practice, choosing between a Solo 401(k) and a SEP IRA can have a huge impact on how much you’re able to save for retirement. In this episode, we compare Solo 401(k)s and SEP IRAs in plain language and walk through real physician examples to show how contribution limits change based on income type, age, and whether a spouse works in the business. In this episode, you’ll learn: The key differences between a Solo 401(k) and a SEP IRAWhy SEP IRAs are simple—but often limiting for physiciansHow Solo 401(k)s allow higher contributions, especially after age 50When a SEP IRA might make senseHow spouse employees and side income affect retirement planningPhysician scenarios covered: A high-income independent contractor physicianA W-2 physician with locums side incomeA physician-owned practice with a spouse as the only employeeWe compare contribution limits at age 45 and age 55 and explain why the Solo 401(k) often allows physicians to save tens of thousands more per year than a SEP IRA. Key takeaway: For many physicians, the Solo 401(k) offers more flexibility, higher contribution limits, and better long-term tax planning than a SEP IRA—but the right choice depends on how your income is structured. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

    22 min

  8. JAN 21

    Episode 191: W-2 vs 1099 for Physicians: Pros, Cons, and the Money Impact

    In this episode of The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset, we take a practical look at the differences between working as a 1099 independent contractor and a W-2 employed physician — and how each option affects your income, taxes, autonomy, and long-term wealth. Whether you're thinking about locums, considering a new job offer, or re-evaluating your career path, this episode gives you a clear framework to make a confident, informed decision.   What You'll Learn • Why more physicians are now employed We explore the shift from physician-owned practices to hospital systems and private equity groups and how this change has impacted compensation, autonomy, and burnout.   • What it really means to be a 1099 physician We break down the core advantages (flexibility, tax deductions, higher earning potential) and the challenges (buying your own health insurance, managing variable income, handling self-employment taxes).   • The reality of locums benefits Most locums agencies do not provide traditional health insurance, but a few offer access to group plans or partner benefits.     • The pros and cons of W-2 employment Predictable pay, employer-sponsored benefits, and built-in support vs. less schedule control and more administrative pressure.   • How to choose the right model for your life We cover the mindset, financial considerations, and lifestyle factors that help you decide between 1099 and W-2 work, especially if you’re striving for more autonomy or aiming to grow long-term wealth. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakes If you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbook Dr. Elisa Chiang is a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching . You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChiang https://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindset YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMD Linked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mind...

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Grow your wealth by working on your mindset and up leveling your game. Your thoughts about money have created your current financial net worth. Sadly, there are many physicians who are have earned a good income but have not built wealth. More and more physicians are becoming burned out as our health care system continues to change. Join the movement of physicians embarking on the journey to take matters in our own hands so we can continue to thrive. Tune in each week to learn more on how to grow your wealthy mindset! Imagine your life when you have the financial knowledge to create wealth so you can practice medicine on your own terms. Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media. Website: www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChianghttps://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-chiang-0582a432

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